IT Showcase Productivity Guidance

Microsoft IT Showcase publishes productivity guides to bridge the gap between technology and users. These guides provide employees with scenario-based, best-use productivity aids on Microsoft products and technologies. Download customizable versions of IT Showcase Productivity guides to use as samples and reusable templates to help you meet your adoption goals and get your employees productive fast.

Getting started with Microsoft Outlook on the web
Microsoft Outlook Web App (OWA) is now Microsoft Outlook on the web. Just sign in to your Office 365 account to use it! Take a quick tour of the new app so you can start using all the familiar features right away—access your email, calendar, and contacts from any device with an Internet connection.Published: March 30, 2012 Updated December 09, 2016

Getting more done with Windows 10 Mobile
Windows 10 Mobile gives you a consistent experience across
Windows 10 devices because your settings and data follow you
whether you are using a PC or mobile device. Every Windows 10
Mobile device comes with Microsoft Office Mobile, Microsoft
Edge, and Cortana built in. Use your Windows 10 Mobile device
like a PC with Continuum for phones—and still make and receive
calls. Install Skype for Business and OneDrive for Business to
connect and collaborate with your coworkers, partners, and
customers.Published: December 24, 2015 Updated: November 30, 2016

Getting to know Windows 10
Even if Windows 10 is new to you, it will still feel familiar!
Get started quickly using key Windows 10 features with a few
tips and tricks included in this guide. Learn about searching
with Cortana, browsing with Microsoft Edge, and personalizing
Windows to suit your preferences. Set up your account and use
apps like Mail, Calendar, and Microsoft Office 365. Windows 10
helps you stay secure, get organized, and be productive.Published: November 22, 2016

Using AutoVPN to connect remotely
AutoVPN, a new feature in Windows 10 Anniversary Update, allows you to connect simply and securely to work resources when you are away from the office. Managed devices automatically have a VPN profile that contains information about your corporate authentication method and server. Learn how to use AutoVPN for corporate access when working remotely.Published: November 7, 2016

Getting the most out of Microsoft Edge
With Microsoft Edge in Windows 10, you get a browser built for fast, safe, and productive web experiences. You can search directly from the address bar or take advantage of integration with Cortana to make your search easier. The Hub saves your favorites, a reading list, your browsing history, and downloads. Make a Web Note on a page to save for later or share with others, and enable roaming so that your favorites and settings follow you to any PC or Windows 10 Mobile device.Published: July 21, 2015 Updated: November 7, 2016

What’s new in Microsoft Office 2016
Office 2016 helps you do your best work—anywhere, anytime, and with anyone. Modern versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access are built for maximum productivity. Create professional documents with rich authoring features and use intuitive tools to make the most of your data. Store documents in the cloud, and then share, present, and work as a team with built-in collaboration tools across the suite. And don’t forget: Office 2016 is available whether you use Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android devices.Published: September 23, 2015 Updated: November 1, 2016

Be productive anywhere with Microsoft Office 365
You are busy and need to be productive whether you are at your office, on the road, or at home. By installing Microsoft Office 365 on your Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android device, you can keep up with your email and calendar, and work on documents wherever you are. With your Office 365 account, your documents, preferences, and other settings follow you across the PCs, tablets, smartphones, and even web browsers that you use. So you can pick up right where you left off, anytime and anywhere.Published: September 23, 2015 Updated: November 1, 2016

Managing your email and calendar on the go with Outlook 2016
Use Microsoft Outlook 2016 to keep your world in sync and stay more connected. Outlook helps you manage everything you do, no matter where you are. Get your email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and to-do lists all in one place. Because Outlook is built into Microsoft Office 365, you can sign in from any browser and use it on Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android devices.Published: September 23, 2015 Updated: November 1, 2016

Getting started with Word 2016
Microsoft Word 2016 is a modern version of the classic desktop application, built for maximum productivity. Quickly produce professional documents using rich authoring features. Share, present, and work together on projects with built-in collaboration tools. Whether you work on a Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android device, you can access your documents in the cloud whenever and wherever you need them.Published: September 23, 2015 Updated: November 1, 2016

Getting started with Excel 2016
With new chart types and improvements to PivotTables, Excel 2016 makes it easier to work with a large amount of data and give it even more meaning. Organize, view, and analyze your data in spreadsheets to better inform your decisions. Save your workbooks in the cloud and collaborate with others. With Microsoft Office 365, you can use Excel on your PC or Mac, as well as on your Windows, iOS, or Android device, staying productive whether you are at work, at home, or on the go. Published: September 23, 2015 Updated: November 1, 2016

Creating dynamic presentations with PowerPoint 2016
With PowerPoint 2016 you can create, share, and co-author dynamic presentations on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices like never before. With new features—including modern chart types, screen recordings, and the Microsoft Office Mix add-in with enhanced screen recording functionality—PowerPoint 2016 allows you to bring your presentations, slideshows, and training sessions to a whole new level. Published: September 24, 2015 Updated: November 1, 2016

Go paperless with OneNote 2016
OneNote 2016 makes your paper notebooks, index cards, and sticky notes obsolete, taming the “paper jungle” and making note-taking a paperless activity. It is the perfect solution for creating, organizing, and searching online notes. And if you store your OneNote notebooks in the cloud, you can easily share them with your colleagues or collaborate with your team. Whether you work on a Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android device, you can sign in to Microsoft Office 365 and access your online notebooks from anywhere, at any time.Published: September 23, 2015 Updated: November 1, 2016

Using Windows Hello to access work resources
The Windows Hello feature for Windows 10 will help you to securely log on to your device and enjoy simplified sign on to on-premises and cloud resources without using a password. Using Windows Hello, you can sign in to your Windows 10 devices using a secure PIN. Or, if your device is equipped with compatible hardware, sign in with just a look or a touch.Published: December 22, 2015 Updated: August 16, 2016

Be more productive with Skype for Business
Skype for Business 2016 combines instant messaging, voice,
and video capabilities to use at your desktop computer. To
help you get the most from Skype for Business, this guide
shows you how to manage contacts, use audio devices, make
enterprise voice calls, and manage meetings. You’ll learn
how to select an audio device, change audio settings,
forward and place calls on hold, listen to voice mail, join
a meeting, share content in a meeting, and more.Published: August 9, 2016

Connecting to work on your Windows 10 device with Microsoft
Intune
Planning to use your personal Windows 10 device for work?
Enrolling in mobile device management through Microsoft
Intune gives you secure access to corporate resources and
allows IT admins to manage corporate data and apps on your
device. Your personal data—pictures, files, personal apps,
and personal email—is separate and untouched, never
accessible by your company. This guide walks you through the
Intune enrollment process if you’re working remotely or
doing work on a personal device.Published: August 8, 2016

Bring your research project to life with Microsoft Office
365
Learn how Office 365 can help you tackle your next research
project, from start to finish. Whether you work on a
Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android device, you can start with
OneNote to record ideas and notes, then prepare to
collaborate in a shared workspace with Office 365 Groups.
Track your project schedule with Microsoft Planner and
document your process and work in Word. Finally, create a
PowerPoint presentation and share videos that you create
with the Office Mix add-in for PowerPoint.Published: July 5, 2016

Building an online training session in Office Mix for
PowerPoint
Learn how to build an interactive training session with
Office Mix, a free add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint in Office
365. Office Mix makes it easy to turn your PowerPoint
presentations into interactive online lessons that you can
share with students and colleagues in OneNote, on the web,
or in your learning management system. You can use Office
Mix on Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android devices. Published: July 5, 2016

Creating a dashboard to analyze and visualize your data in
Excel 2016
Learn how to plan and create a dashboard with Microsoft
Excel 2016 in Office 365. A dashboard can make it easier to
collect, analyze, and share your data; giving you valuable
insights into your business. You can use queries to connect
to external data, choose from a variety of charts to display
data, drill down into details with a PivotChart, and apply
conditional formatting to visually highlight trends.Published: July 5, 2016

Getting started with Power BI
Microsoft Power BI helps you stay up to date with the information that matters to you. Learn how to create interactive dashboards and build reports to analyze your business in detail. Connect multiple datasets in Power BI to bring all of your relevant data together in one place. Gain insights, make decisions, and monitor your business wherever you are.Published: June 13, 2016

Successful meetings with Skype for Business
Traditional meetings can be a challenge when people are spread
out over long distances. Communication technology can overcome
this physical boundary by allowing people to attend from any
location with Internet or phone access. In addition, by
understanding the best practices for conducting meetings and
productively using Skype for Business, you can make your
meetings more efficient and effective.Published: May 13, 2016

Skype for Business for Windows Phone
Skype for Business for Windows Phone is an app that brings Skype for Business meetings, presence, instant messaging (IM), voice, and video capabilities to your mobile device. This guide provides detailed instructions on how to get started using Skype for Business for Windows Phone. Published: April 13, 2016

Configuring Power BI mobile apps with Microsoft IntuneMicrosoft Intune enables organizations to manage devices and applications. The Power BI mobile applications for Windows 10 Mobile, iOS and Android integrate with Intune to allow you to manage the application on your devices while controlling security. Through configuration policies, you can control items like requiring an access PIN, how data is handled by the application and even encrypting application data when the app is not in use.Published: April 6, 2016

Getting started with the Power BI for Android app
The Android app for Microsoft Power BI brings Power BI to your pocket, with up-to-date, touch-enabled mobile access to your business information. View and interact with your company dashboards from anywhere.Published: April 6, 2016

Getting started with the Power BI mobile app for Windows 10
The Windows 10 mobile app for Microsoft Power BI brings Power BI to your tablet or phone, with up-to-date, touch-enabled mobile access to your business information. View and interact with your company dashboards from anywhere — right on your Windows Start screen.Published: April 6, 2016

Getting started with the Power BI for iOS app
The iPhone app for Microsoft Power BI for iOS is part of the mobile BI experience for Power BI and Reporting Services. With live, touch-enabled mobile access to your important business information on premises and in the cloud, you can view and interact with your company dashboards easily, from anywhere. Explore the data in dashboards, and share them with your colleagues in email or text messages.
Published: April 6, 2016

Use Reset to restore your Windows 10 PC
In Windows 10, you can use Reset to restore the operating system
on your PC by reinstalling Windows. This lets you restore
Windows without using a separate recovery image (usually on a
DVD or USB thumb drive) that contains a backup copy of all
system files. Reset restores the PC by reinstalling the original
system configuration and then applying Windows updates to get it
to the last major update state. Use the Keep my files option to
preserve user accounts, data, pre-installed Windows apps and
applications, and customized settings. The Remove everything
option restores the PC in the same manner, but without
preserving any user accounts, data, or customized settings.Published: November 20, 2015

Skype for Business for Android
Skype for Business for Android is a productivity app that brings
Skype Meetings, instant messaging, voice, and video capabilities
to your Android mobile device. It has a new look and feel,
at-a-glance view of your upcoming meetings and conversation
history, simplified call controls, and many other improvements.Published: November 18, 2015

Working like a network with Yammer
Yammer is a file sharing, knowledge exchange, and team efficiency tool that is designed specifically for company collaboration, with transparency and inclusiveness in mind. It lets you and your organization’s employees harness the business power of social networking through an easy-to-use product with a familiar interface. Use this productivity guide to get started with Yammer today.Published: October 2, 2015

Office for Android
If you own an Android device, you can now expand your workspace
to wherever you are by installing Microsoft Office on your phone or tablet.
Office for Android provides the same look and feel as Office on your desktop. It
also provides the same ability to store and share data in the cloud through
Microsoft OneDrive for Business, allowing you to create, share, and edit data
quickly and easily, even when you are on the go. See how you can be more
productive with Office.Published: September 24, 2015

Office for iPhone and iPad
Own an Apple iPad or iPhone? Be more productive wherever you are
by installing Microsoft Office on your tablet or phone. Office for iOS provides
the same look and feel as Office on your desktop. It also provides the same
ability to store and share data in the cloud through Microsoft OneDrive for
Business. With Office for iOS, you can create, share, and edit data quickly and
easily, even when you are on the go. Published: September 24, 2015

Skype for Business for iOS
Skype for Business for iOS is a productivity app that brings
Skype Meetings, presence, instant messaging (IM), voice, and
video capabilities to your iOS mobile device. It has a new look
and feel, at-a-glance view of your upcoming meetings and
conversation history, simplified call controls, and other
improvements.Published: September: 18, 2015

Using Windows 10 Client Hyper-V
Client Hyper-V is the virtualization technology built into Windows 10 and Windows 8.x. It is the same virtualization technology previously available only in Windows Server. Client Hyper-V enables you to run more than one 32-bit or 64-bit x86 operating system at the same time on the same host computer. But instead of working directly with the computer’s hardware, the operating systems run inside a virtual machine (VM). Hyper-V enables developers and IT professionals to easily maintain multiple test environments. It also provides a simple mechanism to quickly switch between these environments quickly.Published: July 21, 2015 Updated: September 08, 2015

Creating a Portable Windows 10 Environment with Windows To Go
You can use Windows To Go, a feature in Windows 10 Enterprise (and previous versions), to provision a USB drive with a complete and managed Windows 10 system image. You can insert the USB drive (known as a Windows To Go workspace) into a managed or unmanaged Windows 10 host computer to boot and run a managed Windows 10 system. You don’t have to install any software on the host computer to use the Windows To Go workspace.Published: July 21, 2015 Updated: September 08, 2015

Cortana for Windows 10
Cortana is your personal digital assistant in Windows 10. She gets to know you and helps you get things done, letting you interact with her in a way that’s easy and natural. She can search the web, find things on your PC, show you the local news and weather, and provide reminders based on time or location. Just tell Cortana what you want, and she’ll be there to help you out.Published: June 29, 2015 Updated: September 08, 2015

Exploring Windows 10
Windows 10 is designed to please both touch and mouse users. It’s also designed to be intuitive for users of both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, incorporating the “best of both worlds” to enhance your experience and help you be more productive. The Start menu is back, putting all your apps, settings, and files just a few keystrokes, clicks, or taps away. Cortana helps make things easier for you and keeps you up to date. Microsoft Edge, the new browser in Windows 10, is designed to deliver a better web experience. It’s also easier to find and switch between open apps, keep them organized, resize and reposition them, keep track of notifications, and access frequently used system settings.Published: June 29, 2015 Updated: September 08, 2015

Keeping your files secure in the cloud with SharePoint Online
How to restrict access to your site through permissions setting and applying Information Rights Management to files. Work Smart brings tips/tricks from Microsoft IT that improve digital productivity and help create an all-digital culture within Microsoft.Published: August 24, 2015 Updated: September 08, 2015

Become a Pro in SharePoint Online
Highlights of some key SharePoint Online ribbon functions to help you be more productive: adding a list, adding a new view, adding an alert to a file receive update notifications, and syncing your SPO document library to your Outlook. Work Smart brings tips/tricks from Microsoft IT that improve digital productivity and help create an all-digital culture within Microsoft.Published: August 24, 2015 Updated: September 08, 2015

OneNote for Pros: Smart note-taking tips
Learn how you can use hot keys, insert and use Audio/Video, integrate Excel, and check changes/versions to a doc through the history tab to be more productive in OneNote. Work Smart brings tips/tricks from Microsoft IT that improve digital productivity and help create an all-digital culture within Microsoft.Published: August 24, 2015 Updated: September 08, 2015

Work Smart: OneNote Modern App
Microsoft's Jason Draime takes you on a quick tour of the OneNote modern app where you can use the radial wheel to create lists and format on the fly, use a stylus to transcribe your handwriting, and take a quick picture to upload to your Notebook. Work Smart to brings tips/tricks from Microsoft IT that improve digital productivity and help create an all-digital culture within Microsoft.Published: August 24, 2015 Updated: September 08, 2015

One Drive for Business tips and tricks video
OneDrive for Business is more than just cloud storage. Use the Follow command for important docs, investigate the shared with me folder, learn the functionalities within windows explorer, and sync files to your Outlook. Work Smart brings tips/tricks from Microsoft IT that improve digital productivity and help create an all-digital culture within Microsoft.Published: August 24, 2015 Updated: September 08, 2015

Save and share files in the Cloud with OneDrive for Business in Windows 10
Microsoft OneDrive for Business is your professional document library—the business version of the OneDrive consumer service. OneDrive for Business uses Microsoft Office 365 hosted productivity software (Microsoft SharePoint Online) to store and organize your work files in the cloud.August 27, 2015

Run Effective Meetings with OneNote
Another meeting! If you are overbooked, and want your meetings
to be more productive and effective, consider inviting Microsoft
OneNote. Let Work Smart show how you can plan and run efficient,
effective meetings, ensure that attendees can access meeting
information, and keep everyone on the same page. This guide is
part of a series, which introduces the many benefits that
OneNote offers with respect to successful collaboration.December 26, 2014

Run Successful Events with OneNote
You are planning an event, dreading having to print reams of
information that you will then have to stuff into event packets.
Let Work Smart show how you can plan and manage event minutia
digitally, and ensure that your attendees can access all event
information from their mobile devices. This guide is part of a
series, which introduces the many benefits that OneNote offers
with respect to successful collaboration.December 26, 2014

Streamline Onboarding with OneNote
You have a new project, new employee, new process, and you need
to provide vast amounts of paper, files, and other data as part
of onboarding. Let Work Smart show how you can streamline the
ramp-up period for people, making it more efficient and
effective for them, and much less time-consuming for you. This
guide is part of a series, brought to you by Work Smart, which
introduces the many benefits that OneNote offers with respect to
successful collaboration.December 26, 2014

Successful Meetings with Lync 2013
Traditional meetings can be a challenge when people are
dispersed across worldwide locations. Communications technology
can overcome this physical boundary by allowing people to attend
meetings from any location by using Internet or phone access. In
addition, by understanding the best practices for conducting
meetings and productively using Microsoft Lync 2013
communications software, you can make your meetings more
efficient and effective.August 06, 2014

Creating a Portable Windows 8 Environment with Windows To Go
Windows To Go is a new feature in the Windows 8 Enterprise
operating system that you can use to provision a USB drive with
a complete, managed Windows 8 system image. You can insert the
USB drive (known as a Windows To Go workspace) into any Windows
7–based or Windows 8–based host computer to boot and run a
managed Windows 8 system without installing any software on the
host computer. This guide shows you how to create a Windows To
Go workspace.May 16, 2014

Get Started: Office 365
Read this guide to see how to use your Office 365 account to its
fullest potential by checking email through Microsoft Outlook
Web App, sharing files, and using Office 365 on mobile devices.May 16, 2014

Go Paperless by Using OneNote 2013
The Microsoft OneNote 2013 note-taking program can help support
corporate initiatives to reduce employee dependence on paper and
printed documents. This guide gives you a quick primer on
OneNote 2013 so you can join the paperless revolution.May 16, 2014

SharePoint Online 101
This guide describes how to create and customize a team site by
using Microsoft SharePoint Online. You can also use the content
in this guide to customize other types of sites that you create
by using SharePoint Online.May 16, 2014

Using Lync-Skype ConnectivityMicrosoft Lync Server 2013 supports connectivity with
Microsoft Skype software. From the living room to boardroom,
Lync-Skype connectivity helps improve communication and
productivity. With Lync-Skype connectivity, Skype users and Lync
users can add each other as contacts, exchange instant messages
(IMs), and make audio calls.
May 16, 2014

Overview: Microsoft OneNote 2010
You can use this guide to learn about the features in the
Microsoft OneNote 2010 note-taking program, and how to use them.May 15, 2014

What’s New in Access 2013
With Microsoft Access 2013 database software, you don’t have to
be a developer to quickly create custom browser-based apps.
Access apps reliably solve business or departmental needs like
contact management, customer billing, and order tracking. Access
makes sure that end users can find features and commands, so you
can focus on simple changes to fit your business needs.
You can control your Access apps by using a Microsoft SharePoint
site in a browser, through Microsoft Office 365 hosted
productivity software. Data is stored in Windows Azure SQL
Database or Microsoft SQL Server software to help keep your data
secure and scalable.May 15, 2014

What’s New in Office Professional Plus 2013
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 transforms how you work.
Each application offers a start experience that gets you going
quickly. You can open an existing document in a flash or use a
template to jump-start the creation of a new file. It’s also
much easier to share and collaborate. You can use new features
like Microsoft OneDrive for Business to save and share your
files right from your Office applications.
The Office 2013 applications are also more closely aligned with
each other, so you have a consistent experience from one
application to another.May 15, 2014

What's New in Excel 2013
The first thing that you see when you open Microsoft Excel 2013
spreadsheet software is a new look. It’s cleaner, but it’s also
designed to help you get professional-looking results quickly.
You’ll find many new features that help you draw more persuasive
pictures of your data, guiding you to better, more informed
decisions.May 15, 2014

What’s New in Lync 2013
Microsoft Lync 2013 communications software offers a clean look
to help you communicate quickly and easily. In Lync 2013, it’s
easier than ever to start an instant message (IM) or a call. You
can start a video call by using just one click and even see a
preview of your own video in the invitation. You can also
quickly upgrade from one type of call to another.
Lync 2013 adapts to your own personal workflow, whether you’re
in the office, at home, or on the go. Lync 2013 also provides
new and useful ways to organize your contacts so that you can
quickly find the right people to help you accomplish your work.May 15, 2014

What's New in OneNote 2013
The Microsoft OneNote 2013 note-taking program is a digital
notebook for capturing, storing, and sharing all kinds of
information—notes, pictures, webpages, and media. You can access
your OneNote information wherever you go, on your favorite
devices. Create notes, sketch a diagram, record a lecture, and
connect them to related presentation files, photos, videos, web
links, charts, and more, right in your notes.
The first thing you’ll see when you open OneNote 2013 is a
fresh, clean look that helps you focus on your thoughts and
ideas instead of the interface. Full integration with the cloud
through Microsoft OneDrive for Business means that you can free
your files from your computer’s hard drive. Access your notes on
OneDrive for Business from your tablet or Windows Phone, or from
virtually any browser.May 15, 2014

What's New in Outlook 2013
The first thing that you see when you open the Microsoft Outlook
2013 messaging and collaboration client is a new look. It’s
cleaner, but it’s also designed to help you focus on what’s
important by providing a clear view of email, calendars, and
contacts.May 15, 2014

What's New in PowerPoint 2013
The Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 presentation graphics program has
a new look. It’s cleaner and primed for use on tablets, so you
can swipe and tap your way through presentations. Presenter View
automatically adjusts your projection setup, and you can even
use it on a single monitor. Themes come with variations, which
makes it easy to find the look that you want. And when you’re
working with other people, you can reply to comments and have
meaningful conversations where they matter most.May 15, 2014

What's New in Word 2013
In Microsoft Word 2013, you can do more with your docs: add an
online video, open a PDF file in Word and reuse the content, and
align pictures and diagrams with minimal fuss. The Reading View
is clean and distraction-free—and it works great on tablets.
Teaming up is better too, with connections to Microsoft OneDrive
for Business and streamlined review features like Simple Markup
view and reply comments.May 15, 2014

Collaborating by Using SharePoint Server 2010
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 helps people share files and
collaborate. It’s designed to work effectively with other
technologies, including the Microsoft Office applications. Use
this guide to learn about the features and capabilities of
SharePoint Server 2010.May 14, 2014

Get Started: Microsoft Outlook 2010
You can use the Microsoft Outlook 2010 messaging and
collaboration client to manage your email messages. This guide
describes some of the features in Outlook 2010.May 14, 2014

Successful Meetings with Lync 2010
Traditional meetings, large and small, can be a challenge when
people are spread out over long distances and include internal
and external participants. Communication technology can overcome
physical boundaries by allowing people to attend from any
location by using Internet or phone access. By understanding
best practices and using Microsoft Lync 2010 communications
software, you’re on your way to conducting or participating in
successful meetings.May 14, 2014

Work Smart: Go Paperless with OneNote 2013
OneNote 2013 can help support corporate initiatives to reduce
employee dependence on paper and printed documents. This guide
gives you a quick primer on OneNote 2013 so you too can join the
paperless revolution!June 20, 2013

Using Windows 8 Client Hyper-V
Client Hyper-V is the virtualization technology built into
Windows 8. Client Hyper-V is the same virtualization technology
previously available only in Windows Server. A similar
functionality in Windows 7 is called Windows XP Mode. Client
Hyper-V enables you to run more than one 32-bit or 64-bit x86
operating system at the same time on the same host computer. But
instead of working directly with the computer’s hardware, the
operating systems run inside a virtual machine (VM). Hyper-V
enables developers and IT professionals to easily maintain
multiple test environments and provides a simple mechanism to
quickly switch between these environments. March 19, 2013

Capture and Share Whiteboard Photos with your Surface with Windows RT
The portability and long battery life of your Surface with
Windows® RT device make it easy to carry with you to meetings.
Using Microsoft® OneNote®, Microsoft Outlook® 2013 and your
tablet’s built-in camera, you can easily capture and share
pictures of the whiteboard diagrams from your meetings.February 8, 2013

Reading and Reviewing using OneNote on Your Surface with Windows RT
The portability and long battery life of your Windows® RT device
make it easy to carry with you. Use Microsoft® OneNote®
throughout the day on your work PC to organize your reading,
then sync your OneNote with your Windows RT-compatible device
and take your reading with you on the airplane, at the doctor’s
office, or wherever you find yourself with a little free time.
February 8, 2013

Take Quick Notes with a Stylus and Your Surface with Windows RT
The portability and long battery life of your Microsoft®
Surface™ with Windows® RT device make it easy to carry with you.
Add a capacitive stylus, the Microsoft OneNote® Windows Store
app, and the excellent support for handwriting recognition
included and you’ll have a quick, natural way to take notes on
the go.February 8, 2013

Work Smart: Connect a Microsoft Account (Windows Live ID) to Your Domain Account
This guide discusses how, with Windows 8, you can connect your Microsoft account to your corporate domain account. By connecting the accounts you can continue to sign in to your office PC with your domain (network) credentials, sync your Windows personalization settings across multiple PCs, and use a single sign-on for Windows Live services.
August 21, 2012

Work Smart: Connecting Remotely Using Windows 8 DirectAccess
This guide discusses how to connect remotely using Windows 8 DirectAccess, which enables you to seamlessly connect to the corporate network from any Internet-equipped remote location without having to establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection.
August 21, 2012

Work Smart: Using Windows Internet Explorer 10
Internet Explorer 10, included in Windows 8, offers two browser experiences, a touch-optimized, modern-style experience and a classic desktop, web-browsing experience. This guide provides detailed instructions for using the Internet Explorer 10 modern experience, provides useful tips for working across both experiences, and discusses security and privacy.
August 21, 2012

System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Get Started
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager puts the management of your computer in your hands. You can use Configuration Manager to quickly and easily identify and install applications that are relevant to you based on your role, language, and location. You can also use Configuration Manager to manage the timing of installations and upgrades to avoid disruptions to your work.April 13, 2012

Environmental Sustainability Get Started
Environmentally responsible IT business strategies continue to gain momentum across the industry. Microsoft IT has been addressing Environmental Sustainability issues for years but now has a single point of collaboration around these efforts in order to increase awareness and reduce the company’s overall carbon footprint.March 30, 2012

Outlook 2010 Get Started
Use Microsoft Outlook 2010 to manage your e-mail messages. You can use this guide to learn about some of the new features in Outlook 2010.March 30, 2012

Securing Your Windows Phone Get Started
Windows Phones are powerful tools that enable you to work remotely by synchronizing to your corporate email and the corporate network. More and more employees work remotely and use Windows Phones and other mobile devices. However, protecting them is a challenge, because they are small and easily lost or stolen. This guide provides information on securing your Windows Phone.March 30, 2012

Office SharePoint Workspace Get Started
Microsoft® SharePoint® Workspace 2010 is a client application that offers a seamless experience when you work online and offline with document libraries and lists on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010. Additionally, it conducts real-time, automatic, transparent synchronization of that content when you connect to the SharePoint server.November 30, 2010